Marshall Municipal Utilities

Board Meeting Minutes

April 15, 2008

The Board of Public Works convened the regular session at 8:30 a.m. at the Marshall Municipal Utilities Business Office. Present were Spencer Fricke, President; Charles Hird, Vice President; Mike Mills, Secretary; and Jim Heinzler, member.

The agenda was approved as presented on a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Mills.

Ms. Irene Crawford, Northeast Regional Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, was in attendance to address an article that appeared in the local newspaper concerning a Letter of Warning issued to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

On a motion by Mr. Heinzler, seconded by Mr. Hird, the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as printed.

Environmental Services Director Ginny Ismay reported that clarification is needed from all bidders of the sodium hypochlorite generation equipment for the Water Treatment Plant disinfection facility before a recommendation can be made. It was the consensus of the Board to request a thirty-day extension to the EPA consent order. The consent order requires a June 2008 contract date for installing this equipment.

Administrative Services Director Ken Gieringer reported on the proposed new electric rates. The new rates will result in an average increase of approximately 6.25% annually. A new load shedding option will be available for some customers. On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Hird, the Board approved the proposed new electric rates effective for billing after June 1, 2008.

Director Gieringer also reported that a transfer of $300,000 from water reserves will be made to cover an operating cash shortage.

Electric Distribution Director Jeff Bergstrom reported on the progress of the 4.16 kV voltage conversion project.

Electric Production Director Jim Johnson reported that bid specifications for the coal wheel loader are due May 7. Our coal producer has increased prices approximately $10/ton to new users (not MMU) since December 2007.

Underground Facilities Director Monty Chase reported on a request from an individual about water service outside the city limits.

Employee Relations Manager Megan Baldridge reported that one applicant for the Administrative Services Safety and Training Officer position will be here April 18 to meet with directors and tour MMU facilities.

General Manager Kyle Gibbs reported on the MoPEP Services and Rates Committee Meeting of April 3 and addressed several items that affect MMU.

On a motion by Mr. Hird, seconded by Mr. Mills, accounts payable were approved and warrants ordered issued from the following funds:

	WATER OPERATING FUND		$	  152,024.98
	ELECTRIC OPERATING FUND		$	1,241,294.38
	SEWER REVENUE FUND		$	   75,730.68
	INTERNET OPERATING FUND		$	    6,499.97
	NATURAL GAS OPERATING FUND	$	      161.60
	ELECTRIC CONSUMERS DEPOSIT FUND	$	    3,400.00

On a motion by Mr. Mills, seconded by Mr. Heinzler, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:50 a.m.